2004 DODGE VIPER alarm

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys..................11
NIgnition Key..........................11
NKey-In-Ignition Reminder................12
NPower Accessory Delay Feature............13
mDoor Locks............................13
NElectronic Locking/Unlocking.............13
NMechanical Release.....................14
NAutomatic Door Locks...................15
mRemote Keyless Entry.....................15NTo Unlock The Doors...................16
NTo Lock The Doors.....................17
NTo Unlock The Trunk....................17
NPanic Alarm..........................17
NTo Use The Panic Alarm.................17
NTo Program Transmitters.................18
NGeneral Information....................18
NTransmitter Battery Service...............19
mVehicle Theft Alarm......................19
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NTo Arm The Vehicle Theft Alarm System......20
NEntering The Trunk With The System Armed . . .21
NSecurity System Disarm..................22
NTamper Alert.........................23
mWindows.............................23
NPower Windows.......................23
NAuto Down Feature....................24
NPower Accessory Delay Feature............24
NWind Buffeting........................25
mTrunk Safety Warning.....................25
NTrunk Internal Emergency Release..........25
mOccupant Restraints......................26
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................27NEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlertŸ)..........................30
NSix Point Belt System - If Equipped.........31
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............32
NSeat Belt Extender......................32
NChild Restraint........................33
NSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .38
mEngine Break-In Recommendations...........46
mSafety Tips............................47
NExhaust Gas..........................47
NSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle..............................48
NSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle..............................48
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To Lock the Doors:
NOTE:To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce-
dure described above.
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter.
The horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights will
blink to acknowledge that the door is locked and that the
alarm system is armed. The horn chirp can be disabled at
the dealership if so desired.
NOTE:The horn chirp feature can be enabled or dis-
abled by performing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Unlock button.
3. Release both buttons.
To Unlock the Trunk:
Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to
unlatch the trunk. The front and rear park/turn signal
lights will blink 3 times.
Panic Alarm
The panic alarm unlocks the driver's door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the park and fog lights and sounds
the horn for 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
Panic mode does not work when the vehicle is driven.
To Use the Panic Alarm:
Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.
Press and hold the Panic button or turn the key in the
ignition to the RUN position to deactivate the alarm. The
alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes.
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Transmitter Battery Service
The replacement battery number is 2016. This is a generic
battery, readily available at local retail stores.
1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a coin or similar
object.
2. Remove and replace the batteries.3. Reassemble the transmitter case and test operation.
NOTE:If the transmitter is operated more than 255
times out of range of the vehicle (23 feet or 7 meters) or
when the vehicle battery is dead, it may become ªout of
synchº. The result is that the transmitter will not func-
tion.
To correct this condition, remove the key from the
ignition and close the hood and all doors. Press both
buttons on the transmitter for about 10 seconds. The horn
will chirp once to acknowledge the signal. Normal trans-
mitter operation should resume.
VEHICLE THEFT ALARM
The system monitors the doors, trunk, hood, and ignition
for unauthorized operation.
Once the system has been armed, opening any door,
trunk (with the ignition key), hood or turning the ignition
key to any position will trigger an alarm.
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If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
about 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the park, tail and fog lights will flash. If the
condition which triggered the alarm is still present, the
park, tail and fog lights will continue to flash for 15
minutes, unless the trigger condition is cleared sooner.
NOTE:The engine will not start until the system is
disarmed.
To Arm the Vehicle Theft Alarm System
There are two methods to arm the Vehicle Theft Alarm
system:
1. Press the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry.
The optical and audible horn chirp will sound if it is
enabled. (See Remote Keyless Entry section of this
manual)2. Remove the keys from the ignition and, with the door
open, press the Lock button on the door trim panel and
close the door.
3. After the last door is closed, the security light will
flash for 15 seconds. If there is a fault in the system or if
the hood or trunk is not closed, the Vehicle Theft Alarm
lamp will remain ON steady for 15 seconds until the
system is armed. (See the dealer if the system is faulted)
The arming sequence will cancel if the door is opened or
the ignition is turned on. Opening the hood or trunk will
not cancel the arming process.
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4. The Security light will periodically flash, once every 6
seconds, to show that the system is still armed.
CAUTION!
If the Security lamp flashes twice every 6 seconds,
then the vehicle was tampered with!
Entering the Trunk with the System Armed
To enter the trunk with the system armed, the Remote
Keyless Entry Trunk button must be pressed. This will
pop the trunk open and allow access without alarming or
disarming the Vehicle Theft Alarm System.
NOTE:If the key is used and the system is armed, then
the Vehicle Theft Alarm System will start alarming.
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Security System Disarm
There are two ways to disarm the system:
1. Driver door key cylinder: Insert the key in the cylinder
located under the driver's door mirror. This will disarm
the Vehicle Theft Alarm System and open the driver's
door.2. Or, press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter. The front and rear park and turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the signal. (See the
Remote Keyless Entry Section of this manual for opera-
tion)
NOTE:The vehicle will not start unless the Vehicle
Theft Alarm System is disarmed by either of the two
methods above. Inserting the key in the ignition WILL
NOT disarm the system (it will start the alarming pro-
cess!)
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Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock the vehicle
using the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter or key, the
alarm has been activated. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
NOTE:If the Security lamp flashes twice every 6
seconds, then the vehicle was tampered with.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window switches are located between the
driver and passenger seats on the center tunnel bezel, just
to the left of the parking brake. The switch on the left side
controls the driver's window and the switch on the right
controls the passenger's window. The power window
switches are active when the ignition is in RUN or
ACCESSORY.The power window switch also works during accessory
delay. This delay feature will allow the windows to be
functional up to 2 minutes after the vehicle has been
turned off. This feature can be disabled at the dealership
if desired.
NOTE:Windows cannot be driven up during accessory
delay with a door open.
NOTE:If the windows are completely closed, each
respective window will drop slightly when either door is
opened. The windows return to their full up position
when the door is again closed. This is necessary to clear
the seal when either door is opened.
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